Press Release

New double-decker railroad coaches to be put into passenger service in Boston

The first three of Hyundai Rotem’s doubledecker railroad coaches, of the 75 to be supplied to MBTA, began its commercial run on April 24. The launch ceremony was held with Hyundai Rotem Vice Chairman Kyu-Hwan Han, MBTA general manager Beverly Scott, and Consul General of Korea Kang-Ho Park. Boston is one of the best developed cities in the US with a rich history and tradition. Supplying rail coaches to cities such as Boston has great significance as it can be interpreted as recognition of quality and competitiveness.